People Partner Grants
Helping youth create community impact projects
Amount: Up to $500
Who Can Apply: 4-H members, clubs, and even non-4-H youth groups
Deadline: February 14th
Criteria: Youth-led projects with lasting, positive benefits for their community
Grant Purpose
These grants provide incentives and financial support to groups and individuals for programs that enhance the quality of living for people in their communities.
Eligibility
4-H groups and individual members may apply. Grants are also open to non-4-H youth groups and individuals. Applications should meet the following criteria:
Youth should be involved in determining, planning, conducting, and evaluating the project.
Project will make it possible for individuals involved to accomplish something educational and worthwhile that helps the target audience reach a higher quality of life.
There is community support and acceptance of the project, as evidenced by "partners" listed in the grant application, additional funding sources, and resource persons and agencies involved.
The project has lasting benefits.
See grant application for more details.
Application Process
Complete the application online here: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/PeoplePartnerGrant2026
Paper applications will not be accepted.
As part of the online application, please complete the budget sheet and upload it to the online application.
Are you wondering what information you will need to have prepared to complete the online application? Use this document to make sure you have all of the required information. Information to Prepare for the People Partner Grants
Rubric: Find out how the committee will be judging your application!
If grant funds are not used for the program purpose, the group agrees to return them by September 1st of the grant year. Groups are also required to submit the evaluation form by September 1st of the grant year. Online Evaluation form.
The Montana 4-H Foundation reserves the right to deny supportive funding for individuals or groups from counties or reservations that are not in good financial standing having paid member contributions, volunteer dues, certification background checks and training, fees associated with the oversight of funds (1% fees), registrations, or any other bills/invoices due to the Montana 4-H Foundation or the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development. Denial will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Apply Online Starting December 1st
